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Airports / Thailand / CJM
Medium airport · CJM
Chumphon Airport.
Chumphon, Thailand · 18 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.1/5
Google rating
460 ratings
0
Operators based
18
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Chumphon, ThailandELEV 18 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.1
Google rating
460
Google reviews
ratings on Google
18
Field elevation
feet above sea level
63
Nearest alternate
nm to KAW
Field standing
63 nm
To the nearest alternate
Kawthoung Airport (KAW).
Overview
Chumphon Airport (VTSE / CJM) is a mid-sized airport serving Chumphon, Thailand. The airport sits 18 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into CJM for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Kawthoung Airport (KAW, 63 nm), Ranong Airport (UNN, 72 nm), and Samui International Airport (USM, 81 nm). With a single 6,890-foot paved runway, CJM can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from CJM depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Chumphon.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Job's mother and sister, who work at the instant noodle shop next door, are also very kind and friendly.”
Emily Boyce5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“There is a toastie shop, two shops selling snacks and instant noodles, and a café with space to sit and charge phones.”
Emily Boyce5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
VTSE
IATA
CJM
FAA / Local
VTSE
Elevation
18 ft
Coordinates
10.7112° N · 99.3617° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Thailand fields
state range 5–1,280 ft
At 18 ft, CJM sits lower than 84% of the 43 Thailand fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 6,890 ft
- 06/246,890 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,890 ft
CJM's 6,890 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 63nmKAWKawthoung AirportKawthoung
- 72nmUNNRanong AirportRanong
- 81nmUSMSamui International AirportNa Thon (Ko Samui Island)
- 96nmURTSurat Thani AirportSurat Thani
- 113nmMGZMyeik AirportMkeik
- 121nmHHQHua Hin AirportHua Hin
Location
Open the full mapVTSE · Chumphon Airport · Chumphon, Thailand
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from CJM on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,418 nm | 13h 0m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 5,866 nm | 14h 3m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,668 nm | 15h 54m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 7,076 nm | 16h 51m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 7,155 nm | 17h 2m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 7,261 nm | 17h 17m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 7,354 nm | 17h 30m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 7,386 nm | 17h 35m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use CJM?
- Chumphon Airport's longest paved runway is 6,890 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at CJM?
- Chumphon Airport has one runway; the longest measures 6,890 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to CJM?
- The closest alternate is Kawthoung Airport (KAW), about 63 nm away, followed by Ranong Airport (UNN) at 72 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from CJM to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 13h 0m (5,418 nm), Honolulu about 14h 3m (5,866 nm), Seattle about 15h 54m (6,668 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.